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W487 VCS

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

177,069 mi
Last recorded177,069 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW487 VCS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 177,069 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 176,860 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering body /chassis corroded several places,poor attempt has been made to repair/conceal. (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive diff and axel seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 176,846 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting door pillar (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive 1/2 shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 170,413 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 May 2018 170,373 miles

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter missing seal leaking (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2017 167,712 miles

nearside front half shaft seal leaving

oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2017 167,706 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

nearside front half shaft seal leaving

oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2016 166,128 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

small cut in N/S/F tyre

stonechips on windscreen

Fail 12 May 2016 166,106 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

oil leak

stonechips on windscreen

Pass 1 Apr 2015 162,086 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 162,051 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 161,980 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 152,813 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 135,933 miles

Both front sidelights dull

Chip in windscreen

Engine oily

Pass 2 Nov 2011 132,297 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 122,605 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 111,531 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 111,525 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2008 96,040 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 78,900 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 60,263 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 51,345 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,904
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
325,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 153,632
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 141,712
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 136,366
position lamp(s) not working 91,214
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 88,089
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W487 VCS is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2000 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 115,883 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W487 VCS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 26 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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W487 VCS is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 March 2000.

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